 Kanchenjunga's
name is something of mystery. One Sanskrit scholar claimed
it derived from Kancan Jangha, golden thigh, through quite
why this should have been is a mystery as there is no
physical resemblance, or any obvious legend associated
with the area. Most experts now agree a Tibetan origin,
deriving from Kang-chen-dzo-nga which would be pronounced
(more or less) as Kanchenjunga. On 19th century explorer
claimed the name was given to a local Sikkim god who rode
a white lion and waved a banner, believing that the lion
was the peak, the banner the clouds or snow plume at the
summit. The name remains as enigma.
There first Westerner to explore Kanchenjunga was the
British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice
in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the Sikkim, side of the
peak continued with both British and pundit explorers
mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party
led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchenjunga
and produced what is still one of the most authoritative
maps of the region.
The Japanese now took up the challenge and mounted expeditions
in 1976, 1973 and 1974 during which they climbed Yalung
Kang. A German Expedition climbed Yalung Kang in 1975,
and in 1977 an Indian army team mounted the second successful
expedition to the main peak of Kanchenjunga.
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Itinerary |
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Day 01:
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Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel. |
| Day 02 - 05: |
Official Preparation days in Kathmandu.
(B) |
| Day 06: |
Drive to Phidim (3158m). Overnight
in camp. (B,D) |
| Day 07: |
Stay in Phidim for arrangement of porters.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 08: |
Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 09: |
Trek to Doban. Overnight in Camp. (B,L,D)
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| Day 10: |
Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 11: |
Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 12:
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Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 13: |
Trek to Toronto. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
Day 14:
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Trek to Tseram. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 15: |
Trek to Ramje. Overnight in Camp. (B,L,D)
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| Day 16: |
Trek to Glacier Camp. Overnight in
Camp. (B,L,D) |
| Day 17: |
Trek to Kanchenjunga B.C. (B,L,D) |
| Day 18 - 20: |
free times at B.C. for acclimatization.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 21 - 51: |
Climbing Period (B,L,D) |
| Day 52: |
Return treks to Ramje. Overnight in
Camp. (B,L,D) |
| Day 53: |
Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 54: |
Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 55: |
Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 56: |
Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 57: |
Trek to Ghopetar. Overnight in Camp.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 58: |
Drive from Gopetar to Kathmandu. Transfer
to hotel. (B) |
| Day 59-60: |
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
(B) |
| Day 61: |
Final Departure to the Airport (B)
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Cost includes:
- 5 nights hotel in Kathmandu with
bed & breakfast
- Kanchenjunge Permit Fee (Royalty)
- All land transfer in Nepal.
- Full board trekking with lodge
& Food for BC Expedition period.
- Essential Porters to Kanchanjunga
B.C. & while back.
- Trekking equipments for BC, 1
tent for 2 persons, dining tent, toilet tent, table,
chares & Mattresses.
- All kitchen equipment.
- Staff allowance, Liaison officer
allowances, equipment allowances,
- Insurance
- National Park entry permit fees
- Base camp Guide, Cook, and Kitchen
helper.
- All necessary taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Custom clearances in Kathmandu airport.
- Personal equipments for climbing.
- Personal Insurance.
- High Altitude foods, Gas &
stove.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation.
- Satellite phone.
- Oxygen & regulator.
- Climbing Sherpa.
- Personal expenses etc.
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